Maine news, sports, weather from Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram, Portland, Maine

August 3, 2012

Leaders urge federal relief for New England fishermen

The federal government should declare a disaster in the New England commercial fishing industry after regulators warned of severe reductions in future catch limits, New England congress members said Friday.

August 3, 2012

Solar company shines by selling power plants

August 3, 2012

Briefcase

August 3, 2012

Euro 'irreversible,' but markets defy ECB chief

Mario Draghi fails to sway investors as inaction by the central bank takes its toll on Spain and Italy.

August 3, 2012

Facebook says up to 83 million users aren't legit

August 3, 2012

Retailers get July surprise as shoppers show muscle

Analysts say the better-than-expected gains are an encouraging sign for the back-to-school season.

August 3, 2012

Erasing red ink without austerity

Argentina makes a final payment to its people, and suggests Europe should follow its example.

August 3, 2012

Is this farmers market weathering market forces?

Some say the South Portland Farmers Market isn't thriving at its new Hinckley Drive location; others argue it just needs time to take root.

August 3, 2012

Cheap Maine lobsters spark protests in Canada

Emergency tactical police teams respond to distress calls from two separate lobster plants, which were under protest from 200 angry lobstermen.